Steam pump, Thomas Ness Tar Distillation Works

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Steam pump, Thomas Ness Tar Distillation Works

Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 4 Jan 1987

A Joseph Evans "banjo pump" - the staple steam pump of the coke, gas and tar industries. Thanks to Steve Smith, former plant manager, many of these were saved for preservation. See www.steampumps.net

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